Product Description
| Chemical Name: |
Triethylamine trihydrofluoride |
| Molecular Formula: |
C6H18F3N |
| Formula Weight: |
161.21 |
| CAS No.: |
73602-61-6 |
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Triethylamine trihydrofluoride</strong> (CAS: 142-56-7) is a specialized reagent formed by the complexation of triethylamine with anhydrous hydrogen fluoride. Its molecular formula is C6H18N·3HF. This compound serves as a critical source of nucleophilic fluoride in organic synthesis, facilitating desilylation and fluorination reactions under controlled conditions.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
<ul>
<li>Pharmaceutical manufacturing for introducing fluorine atoms into active ingredients.</li>
<li>Semiconductor industry for etching silicon dioxide layers.</li>
<li>Petrochemical processing as a catalyst in alkylation processes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strict safety protocols are mandatory due to severe corrosivity and toxicity. Storage requires airtight containers made of compatible materials like PTFE or Monel, kept in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from moisture and incompatible oxidizers.</p>